• 2.1 Background. 2.1.1 Legend. 2.2 Fortress. 3 Construction and architecture. 4 Restoration. 5 References. Toggle the table of contents. Rupea Fortress.
  • The citadel of Rupea, clearly visible from the main road between Sighisoara and Brasov, was one of the major fortresses of Transylvania.
  • In 1790, the fortress was abandoned for good, after a storm destroyed its roof. Later, the Rupea fortress became an important Saxon cultural center.
  • First mentioned in 1324, Rupea Fortress extends on almost 11 hectares. Its three levels were built in different moments, the newer ones enclosing the top...
  • Homorod Baths are located at a distance of about 60 kilometers from Rupea Fortress and is distinguished by the presence of numerous mineral water springs.
  • Throughout history, the Rupea fortress served as a refuge for the people of the surrounding villages during the repeated attacks of the Tatars and Turks.
  • The first ticked on the list was Rupea Fortress, located on the outskirts of Rupea, Brasov County, on Cetății Street, on top of a hill.
  • Rupea Fortress is located just northwest of Brasov which is located in central Romania just north of Sinaia and east of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.
  • Rupea Fortress is one of Transylvania’s most iconic and spectacular sites. ... The current Rupea Fortress was built by the Saxon German colonists around 1320s.